OPINION
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Where the hell is Kekistan?
To go along with their new half-ironic religion, they created a purely digital (and imaginary) country called Kekistan and after the election they made Trump their God-Emperor. And they started getting flags made. more
Tell All: A misfit in this football town
I was hoping to go to a cool college like Oberlin or Grinnell, but here I am at the state university, surrounded by Badger fans. What am I doing here? more
Sep 25, 2017
Those who know
The Air Force National Guard in Madison recently dispatched jets to help in areas affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. But guard personnel say their aging fleet threatens their mission and the future of Truax. more
Sep 21, 2017
Joe Newton
Dicks deluxe
It’s okay to be a phallophile as long as it’s not from ignorance or hate. Your bad marriage might be due to gaslighting. And expectations for monogamy — too much to ask? This week in “Savage Love.” more
Sep 20, 2017
David Michael Miller
The early line on Dem guv candidates
Proceed with caution. This speculation comes from a guy who confidently predicted that Hillary Clinton would edge out Marco Rubio for the presidency last year. more
Sep 19, 2017
J.M. Giordano
American carnival: Costume and class in Trump’s America
At one point, the Juggalos chanted “one of us! one of us!”—a reference to the 1932 film "Freaks." The Juggalos, antifa, and the militia are all freaks. All three groups are hated and feared by the average Americans. more
Sep 18, 2017
Tell All: My friends are social media zombies
I can’t help but notice that my friends live every minute immersed in social media. It’s annoying to be with them when they’re wasting time on their phones. more
Sep 18, 2017
5:00 AM
David Michael Miller
The billionaires’ choice
Big money is coming out to defeat incumbent Democrat Tammy Baldwin. Illinois businessman Richard Uihlein is backing Kevin Nicholson in the Republican primary; Beloit businesswoman Diane Hendricks is supporting Leah Vukmir. more
Sep 14, 2017
5:00 AM
Off the Square: Flying favors
See the airport amenities that come with a $4 million handout from the state legislature! more
Sep 14, 2017
5:00 AM
Joe Newton
Girls and women and sex
Dan offers advice on supporting a lesbian teen’s sexuality, the realities of trial separation, and dating a demisexual. more
Sep 13, 2017
4:15 PM
Should I watch football?
It’s one thing for fans like me to just accept the broken bones and twisted knees. But the growing awareness of concussions should make any thinking person who loves football think again about watching games and contributing to the sport's profits. more
Sep 13, 2017
9:18 AM
Tell All: Polite boyfriend has obnoxious dog
My boyfriend is big on manners in almost every way. The one exception involves his mutt, who attacks me with slobbery kisses every time I visit. more
Sep 11, 2017
5:00 AM
Trending
Not so fast
Debate over what to do with Dane County’s outdated jail has dragged on for years. But condo owners in the historic Baskerville building say the $75 million plan to add floors to the Public Safety Building will leave them in the shadows — literally. more
Changing the culture
The UW-Madison’s Trans Research Lab has no physical space, a budget that consists only of grant money, and only recently launched a website. Nevertheless, the lab is pioneering transgender studies and attracting researchers to the university. more
Irreverent rock
Audience favorites Woodrow release their second EP, “Buds & Thorns,” at the High Noon Saloon on Sept. 29. Hear it first right here. more
Swastikas and “Trump Rules” found on plaque outside Madison synagogue building
The vandalism was found on the eve of Rosh Hashanah, the first of the Jewish High Holy Days. Holiday services are slated for Wednesday evening and Thursday. more
“Mini crime wave” hits food carts
Thieves are apparently targeting food cart operations. The losses can be crippling to the small businesses, whose owners operate on some of the thinnest profit margins. more
